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California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean? California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?
2026 Proposition August 18, 2026

California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?

Proposition 38 would let California borrow $8.4 billion for immunology and immunotherapy ... more

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Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy
Politics July 6, 2026

Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy

The two gubernatorial candidates offer sharply different approaches to immigration, Medi-Cal, affordability ... more

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Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict
Politics April 26, 2026

Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict

Gen Z approval of Trump 2026 has dropped sharply, with young voters ... more

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California’s New Tire Rules Could Cut Costs for Latino Drivers — But the Upfront Price Tag Is the Real Test California’s New Tire Rules Could Cut Costs for Latino Drivers — But the Upfront Price Tag Is the Real Test
California August 23, 2026

California’s New Tire Rules Could Cut Costs for Latino Drivers — But the Upfront Price Tag Is the Real Test

California’s new tire-efficiency rules begin in 2029. Here’s what they could mean ... more

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L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It
LA Politics August 25, 2026

L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It

The county with more languages spoken than any election jurisdiction in America ... more

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Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo
Politics April 14, 2026

Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo

Pope Leo XIV Trump conflict signals a growing clash between moral authority ... more

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What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy
Housing July 13, 2026

What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy

Governor Gavin Newsom says the new bipartisan housing law validates California's approach ... more

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership? California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Cover Story August 24, 2026

California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?

A new OpenTheBooks report says California received $81.4 billion in HUD spending ... more

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LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts
LA Politics April 21, 2026

LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts

Los Angeles budget 2026 prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core services while ... more

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Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office
Cover Story June 4, 2026

Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office

As California waits for final election results, research shows political life is ... more

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Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe
Education June 2, 2026

Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe

Families in Schools plans to recognize the LAUSD superintendent with its Courage ... more

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California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis
Housing May 16, 2026

California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis

Rising rents, overcrowding, long commutes, and shrinking homeownership opportunities continue squeezing working-class ... more

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Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest
California April 22, 2026

Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest

Candidates in California’s volatile race for governor will meet tonight for the ... more

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California Protects Undocumented Students’ College Access. Now Work Is the Battleground California Protects Undocumented Students’ College Access. Now Work Is the Battleground
DACA August 15, 2026

California Protects Undocumented Students’ College Access. Now Work Is the Battleground

California has built a pathway into higher education for undocumented students through ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

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